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Black Friday sale

Worth a look now, but it could pay to wait

Smyths kicked off its Black Friday sale earlier than we predicted, on Tuesday 3 November.

How good is the sale? When we checked, 150+ products were included from brands such as Disney, Nintendo and Hot Wheels, with some discounts reaching 50%. We've already spotted some good prices, though we haven't checked the full range against other retailers, so don't assume everything's a bargain.

Here are a few deals we spotted on Tuesday 3 November:

Cheapest at Smyths:

Price-matched elsewhere:

How big are the discounts? Smyths isn't advertising an 'up to' percentage discount, but we've looked at a sample of its deals:

  • Minimum discount we spotted: 4%

  • Maximum discount we spotted: 50%

  • Typical discount based on 10 random items: 19%

Is it worth waiting? It could be. For the last two years, Smyths offered £5 off when you spent between £50 and £99.99, or £10 off when you spent £100 or more in stores. It previously ran other offers during Black Friday week, such as £5 off every £50 spent on Barbie products, buy one get one half-price on all board games, and 3for2 on Crayola products. If you're not worried about something selling out, holding off could unlock an extra saving.

Important: Don’t allow yourself to be taken in by the hype around Black Friday and be sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you’re getting the best deal – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.

See Black Friday 2026 for all our analysis. Check Deals & Vouchers for more of the latest offers.

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FREE Lego polybag

At Smyths toy stores. Limited stock

Lego fans will be brick-ing with excitement over this freebie.

Visit any Smyths toy store (find your nearest) from 9am on Saturday 24 October to get a free polybag of Lego. It's limited to one bag per person, and there are three to choose from:

  • Lego Technic hot rod car

  • Lego Botanicals field flowers

  • Lego Creator 3-in-1 orange cat

We've spotted these bags elsewhere for about £5, so this is a decent freebie.

It's available while stock lasts and it's first come, first served. You can’t book a place, so go early (and be prepared to queue). Smyths says the set is suitable for ages six and over.

See our Toys deals round-up for sales on now.

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Smyths Black Friday 2026 prediction

Black Friday 'specials' including £5 off £50 or £10 off £100 spend

🗓️ Predicted from Tuesday 17 November till Monday 30 November

In 2024 and 2025, Smyths toy stores offered £5 off when you spent £50 to £99.99, or £10 off when you spent £100 or more in-stores. It's previously ran other offers during Black Friday week, such as £5 off every £50 spent on Barbie products, buy one get one half-price on all board games, and 3for2 on Crayola products.

Martin's Money Mantras

Use them

Before spending

If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.

Are you

Not skint? Ask:

Will I use it?

Is it worth it?

Are you

Skint? Ask:

Do I need it?

Can I afford it?

Free protection for all shopping!

There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back.
And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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